The caption below the picture states 29lbs 14oz for a large "regular" Stumpjumper 29 (sans pedals). But I'm confused as to which model that actually is since it has a non-brain Fox shock - which the Comp and EVO models have (although this shock looks to have a Kashima coating), a blacklight command post (which the comp does not have) and the neon yellow color scheme of the EVO (the comp carbon is satin carbon/charcoal/silver in the US). The fork also looks like a Rockshox, which comes on the EVO as well. Makes me think it's not a Comp model. Not sure what that means for a weight comparison.

For those of you that ride one, how does it climb? I am a middle ring/ big ring hammer head. If you see a guy flying past you on a big chainring during a climb, it will likely be me.

I like the epic carbon alot, but thought that it was kind of holding me back on the decent. I am not a good downhiller, so normally need to depend on a bike with trail /AM geometry and suspensions to help me shed the downhill part. Hoping something like the SJ 29 will do just that.

I just got mine a couple weeks ago. Size xl with a couple upgrades and tubeless weighed 27.1 on the bike shop scale. I'm pretty excited about that. It will be under 27 when I'm done with the upgrades!

I'm very interested in your outcome as I just ordered a 2011 model in alum with the brain but i'm having second thoughts...

I'm wondering if specialized removed the brain issue off the 2012 model because the 2011 model had issues with the older brain system or did they do it to just change things up a bit...

I might rather go with the 2012 carbon model with the auto sag instead... I have 2012 XTR components that I took off another bike I sold and I'm going to install them in which ever of the two bikes I get...

The 2011 has a bottom bracket that works perfectly with the xtr bottom crank but the 2112 model has the PF30, OS press-in bearing that doesn't, so I probably wont change it yet if I get the 2012...

The diff in price between the two bikes is about $450.00 more for the carbon...

I'm wondering if specialized removed the brain issue off the 2012 model because the 2011 model had issues with the older brain system or did they do it to just change things up a bit...

The 2011 has a bottom bracket that works perfectly with the xtr bottom crank but the 2112 model has the PF30, OS press-in bearing that doesn't, so I probably wont change it yet if I get the 2012...

There are still some models with Brain shocks. It just happens the Carbon Comp models do not, but I believe the Carbon Expert versions do.

No Brain means you may need to do some lever flipping to get the pedaling characteristics you need, but usually also means less cost to own, as you don't need to send the shock back to Specialized for service.

As far as the PF30 bottom bracket goes, a $30 adapter will allow you to run your XTR cranks.

There are still some models with Brain shocks. It just happens the Carbon Comp models do not, but I believe the Carbon Expert versions do.

No Brain means you may need to do some lever flipping to get the pedaling characteristics you need, but usually also means less cost to own, as you don't need to send the shock back to Specialized for service.

As far as the PF30 bottom bracket goes, a $30 adapter will allow you to run your XTR cranks.

Any ride reports on the 29er fsr comp carbon with no brain?...Keep hearing not-so-great-stuff about the brain and I don't mind flipping a pro-pedal lever...like the carbon and the 29er wheels...though I've only tried in a parking lot so far.

2013 FSR Expert Carbon 29er

My large sized 2013 Stumjumper FSR Expert Carbon 29 weighed 28.6 pounds with XTR 970 pedals, tubeless and Stan's. Just upgraded wheels to Roval Control Trail SL with the carbon rims and now it weighs in exactly at 28.00 lbs. I even added more stans to both wheels. Oh yeah, that includes my light mount and bottle cage as well.

I got my '13 SJ FSR Comp 29er down to 28lb 4 oz after swapping wheels and cassette. Planning on swapping bars/stem/pedals/cranks all before spring. It's gonna be as light or lighter than most of Carbon SJ's but I still wish I had the carbon frame.

I got my '13 SJ FSR Comp 29er down to 28lb 4 oz after swapping wheels and cassette. Planning on swapping bars/stem/pedals/cranks all before spring. It's gonna be as light or lighter than most of Carbon SJ's but I still wish I had the carbon frame.

I have a medium frame. I also upgraded cranks, rear cassette, and bars. The dropper negated some of that weight but it still weighs less than before. With a new set of hoops and tubeless you feel like your bike it supercharged. Feels totally different.

Just got my new 2013 Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon 29 on an awesome deal at my LBS.
Out of the shop, with OEM components, this beauty weight 26.3 (size Large - no pedals installed)

Hmm, the 2014's must be heavier: just weighed a Large Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon 29er completely stock with stock plastic pedals and the actual weight was 29lbs 3oz. Pretty heavy for a carbon. I was wanting a more comfortable with confidence technical ride and I was seriously considering this bike but not sure what it would cost me to come close to my Anthem X Advanced 29er which at stock was 27lbs 9oz and I've gotten it down to 26lbs with new wheel set and tubeless setup, seat post and carbon handle bars.

The Anthem can be a bit scary on steep descents and the Stumpy fits the bill nicely for that but for $4,000 I was hoping it to be a bit lighter.

Hmm, the 2014's must be heavier: just weighed a Large Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon 29er completely stock with stock plastic pedals and the actual weight was 29lbs 3oz. Pretty heavy for a carbon. I was wanting a more comfortable with confidence technical ride and I was seriously considering this bike but not sure what it would cost me to come close to my Anthem X Advanced 29er which at stock was 27lbs 9oz and I've gotten it down to 26lbs with new wheel set and tubeless setup, seat post and carbon handle bars.

The Anthem can be a bit scary on steep descents and the Stumpy fits the bill nicely for that but for $4,000 I was hoping it to be a bit lighter.

That's cool, so you were able to shave about a pound (stock 13.27 kg, now 12.80 kg) by just going tubeless, pedals and 1x10. Were you able to drop any links from the chain cause it seems like a bash guard would cancel out dropping the small ring, just curious.

I did try out a aluminum model (Elite) which I weighed at 30 lbs which is 4 lbs heavier than my Anthem and it seemed a bit sluggish but that could be because I'm used to the lighter bike. It really carved the descents though so I'm still seriously considering the Stumpy.

That's cool, so you were able to shave about a pound (stock 13.27 kg, now 12.80 kg) by just going tubeless, pedals and 1x10. Were you able to drop any links from the chain cause it seems like a bash guard would cancel out dropping the small ring, just curious.

I did try out a aluminum model (Elite) which I weighed at 30 lbs which is 4 lbs heavier than my Anthem and it seemed a bit sluggish but that could be because I'm used to the lighter bike. It really carved the descents though so I'm still seriously considering the Stumpy.

My LBS replaced the bigger 36t chainring with a N/W 34t and then removed the granny. The bashguard was then placed outside with longer screws. I don't know if they were able to drop any links, probably not.

The good thing is that I didn't had to pay any extra for these upgrades, so when it comes to expenses, its basically "stock"

Ah, I gotcha. Really nice looking bike you have there, btw! I'm looking at the same color; I have a nice set of red Stan's ArchEX wheels with I-9 hubs that would cut off another pound or so; just trying to come to grips with trading in my Anthem or forking over $3500-$4000, when I can only ride one at a time,